This is an Austin must! Especially if you adore furry feline friends. Blue Cat is a cafe/cat adoption center where you can sip on coffee and pet free-roaming cats too!

Note: There’s a small fee to enter that goes toward taking care of the cats.
Blue Cat is actually the first and only cat cafe in Austin, and they work with local animal charities to find home for the city’s strays.

You can also get tacos (Austin = tacos), sandwiches and cat dogs! If you’re not feeling hungry, at least get a snap of this amazing pizza-filled cat-ffiti behind the cafe. Purrr-fect!

Cenote is well-loved by Austin, and we understand why. It’s cozy and almost cave-like compared to the sun-soaked summer world outside. The over-grown patio and historic house transport us to a quieter, more contemplative time.

Plug in and disappear into a corner, or cuddle up with friends. This place was made for all the conversations and shared meals (yes, tacos, couscous curry and andouille mac & cheese!)

P.s. They have an awesome wine and beer selection, but try their housemade iced chai. It’s something we’ll definitely be back for.

Tucked into South Austin, South Flag’s mottos are “All Welcome All Ways” and “Our Country of Friends,” and they live by them! Stop by this quaint shop for some of the friendliest faces and most delicious cups of coffee around town.